K. G. Rajasekharan

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K. G. Rajasekharan [1]
BornFebruary 14, 1947
Died21 March 2019 (Aged 72)
Valsaravakkam, Chennai
Occupationdirector
Years active1968 – 1990
SpouseAmbili Rajasekharan

K. G. Rajasekharan (February 14, 1947 - March 21, 2019) was an Indian film director in Malayalam movies. [2] He had directed 20 Malayalam movies. [3] He directed his debut movie Padmatheertham in 1978. [4] [5]

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Personal life

He was born to Edava Kurunilakode Kadakathuveettil Govinda Kuruppu and J Kamalaksiyamma on 12 February 1947. He completed B.Sc. from Kollam S.N. College. He started his movie career as an assistant director in the movie Midumidukki in 1968. [6]

Filmography

Direction

Story

Screenplay

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